Comparison Console
Benchmade Fixed Adamas vs Benchmade SOCP Dagger
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 157% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$275Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
160.46 g (5.66 oz)Heaviest
62.37 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
106.7 mm (4.20 in)Longest
81.8 mm (3.22 in)Shortest
Overall length
232.9 mm (9.17 in)Longest
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.318 mm (0.17 in)Thinnest
4.45 mm (0.18 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-CruWear Premium Tool Steel
440C Stainless Steel
Handle material
Skeletonized with paracord wrap
Full skeletonized handle
Finish
Cobalt Black
Black oxide finish
Lock type
Fixed blade
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
No clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSurvivalBushcraftOutdoor useHeavy-duty tasks
Tactical useSelf-defenseEveryday carry (EDC)RescueLaw enforcementMilitary use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very durable and toughLightweight for a fixed blade of its sizeEdge retention in brutal conditionsVersatile for outdoor and tactical use
Lightweight at 62.37 g (2.12 oz)Strong, sharp 440C stainless steel bladeEffective finger ring retention designMOLLE-compatible sheath for versatile carryMade in USA with lifetime sharpening guarantee
Common complaints
Tight sheath retention can make quick access difficultMOLLE carry system may be cumbersome for non-MOLLE gear users
Blade finish quality considered average by some usersNo clip includedBlade can arrive dull requiring sharpening